2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,862miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,862 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“From day one delivery, car technology didn't work. A couple of months, more problems began: odd security warnings - car wouldn't let me put into park, nor neutral, nor reverse. This occurred 3 times, setting still, in 3 rural locations. Instead the shifter operated the central navigation map directions! Two dealers couldn't fix. Investigation into history, the car had undisclosed damage to the steering column shifter. Parts were replaced before being titled to me. Mercedes refused to assist. At my expense I had car towed to the dealer who worked on the column shifter replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398700, filed 2021-03, 2,300 miles“The steering shifter would not change the car into park nor new ram, from drive. Aff'l, the shifter instead began operating the navigation map cursor. The vehicle was stationary each of the 3 times it happened in one day.”
NHTSA complaint #11405136, filed 2021-03, 1,425 milesRelated recalls
- 18V910000Dec 19, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S560 2018–2019, S 450 2018–2019, AMG S63 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10189402Feb 18, 2021Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower…
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology